Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 135 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: balag colophon fragment |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2 3/4 x 2 x 1/2 in. (7.1 x 5 x 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 135 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 135 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321924